Royal Gazette

Businesses at Marginal Wharf in St David’s have been told they will need to move by the end of September to make room for a grocery store and warehouse.
Sources told The Royal Gazette that several bus…

A woman sought by authorities in the Philippines for a 2025 murder is expected to appear before the courts today facing possible extradition.
A government spokesman confirmed that the Office of the Di…

A Supreme Court trial for a former Progressive Labour Party senator accused of causing the death of an award-winning footballer by driving could begin next month.
Curtis Richardson, 50, has denied res…

A charity dedicated to ending child sexual abuse said the results of a recent survey highlighted both the scale of the issue and its impact on the community.
Scars Bermuda said that 29 per cent of the…

A woman sought by authorities in the Philippines for a 2025 murder is expected to appear before the courts tomorrow facing possible extradition.
A government spokesman confirmed that the Office of the…

Employees at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda were forced to work remotely this month after mould was found in their Church Street building.
The office announced today its staff were…

The next step in the island’s proposed affordable housing projects will be discussed this week at a town hall meeting in Hamilton.
The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities will hold the gathering on…

A 64-year-old man was arrested for drink-driving after being involved in a three-way collision involving a trio of heavy trucks.
Police today confirmed the truck driver, a Sandys resident, sustained n…

A mobile network business turned its upper office space into a pop-up exhibition for teenagers’ art pieces.
Masterworks Museum will run an exhibition for the final works of those in their summer progr…

Ferry commuters in the West End face travel disruption this week after the usual Green Route boat Resolute suffered engine issues on Monday evening.
Only hours after the Government announced the resum…

A charity is seeking 45 volunteers to mentor and support up young people during the 2026-27 school year.
A statement from the Mirrors Programme encouraged both men and women to apply to be life coache…

Two Canadian nationals were remanded in custody this morning after being accused of trafficking heroin.
Jacqueline Robinson, 32, and Laura Robinson, 50, were charged in Magistrates’ Court with importi…

Celebrity chefs, diverse cuisines and exciting experiences are promised at the thirteenth edition of the Taste of Bermuda food festival.
This year the festival will feature two new events: a “Tabletop…

The Bermuda Police Service have warned members of the public not to make false or incorrect reports to officers.
A spokesman said the service has received a number of reports since May, where the info…

The City of Hamilton’s Fresh Air Films series will take to Albuoy’s Point this month after being pushed back because of weather concerns.
On August 29, the city will screen Pixar’s animated Elio at 6p…

The Bermuda Police Service has put out a call for additional recruits, inviting those interested in a career in law enforcement to apply to become police constables.
In order to be considered for the …

An internship programme launched to introduce young Bermudians to scientific fields celebrated 50 years of success.
The Bermuda Programme at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences has supported more …

A charity dedicated to helping grieving families today set an $80,000 donation goal to help young pupils ahead of their first day of school.
Gina Spence-Virgil said her charity’s Each One Reach One dr…

A government minister is taking part in a year-long international programme for senior political leaders.
Alexa Lightbourne, the Minister of Home Affairs, has joined the 2026 cohort of the Field Fello…

Police have taken a foreign national into custody after reports surfaced on social media about a woman wanted in the Philippines for murder.
The Bermuda Police Service said a 27-year-old female is in …

Close to 70 traffic tickets were issued to motorists this morning as the Bermuda Police Service continued road safety and enforcement efforts across the island.
Officers handed out the penalties betwe…

The ferry servicing the Pink Route will return to duty this afternoon after nearly four weeks under repair.

Georgia, according to the Department of Marine and Ports, was set to leave Hamilton at 3…

In a first for the island, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council — the final court of appeal for Britain and its overseas territories — is to hold a week of appeal hearings in Bermuda.
The JCPC …

Lester Nelson, who joined the Bermuda Airport Authority in March 2017 as its first employee, will retire as chief executive at the start of October, following more than nine years of service.
The auth…

A team within the Department of Sport and Recreation have been honoured for their hard work overcoming technical challenges with the July Public Service Excellence Award.
Staff involved in the Governm…

Police have cordoned off a section road near the Fairmont Southampton after a three-way collision involving three heavy trucks.
While details were limited, a Bermuda Police Service spokeswoman said it…

At least 100 tickets were issued by police in little more than 24 hours as enforcement on the island’s roads was stepped up over the weekend.
It was announced last week, soon after the thirteenth road…

A continued call for extra staff was made by the island’s independent officials going to the bat on the public’s behalf, the Ombudsman of Bermuda’s latest annual report showed.
The office has requeste…

A claim that a family-run business wrongfully fired a former director was struck out by the Supreme Court, which found that he had voluntarily resigned.
According to a recent Supreme Court judgment, A…

A Colombian woman living in Bermuda has shared how her family were affected by a deadly earthquake last week.
Ana Garcia Ocampo said that while her family in Manizales, central Colombia, are alive and…

Top students have been announced for the 2026-27 Nicholl Scholarships to the tune of $30,000 per year, covering studies in an array of fields from medicine to business.
The awards are named after Lieu…

The St David’s Island Historical Society is seeking the help of the community to prepare a public park at Annie’s Bay.
The group formed an agreement with the Bermuda Land Management Corporation for pe…

A man suffered a possible head injury in a collision on North Shore Road in Smith’s this afternoon.
A spokeswoman for the Bermuda Police Service said that officers were dispatched to the scene of a po…

Aspiring and budding legal professionals were hosted by the Government at a special reception last week.
The Ministry of Justice’s Justice Lounge, held at the Deja View restaurant at Barr’s Bay Park, …

Two large fires at Sally Port did not impact the Dockyard site, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service confirmed last week.

The Royal Gazette contacted the BFRS days after crews worked to quell flam…

Business owners as young as nine-years-old gathered outside City Hall to sell fashion, artwork, sweet treats and other products during the Youth Entrepreneur Expo today.
Fourteen vendors took part in …

A Bermudian physician and pastor has a new appreciation for life after a deadly earthquake in Colombia.
Stanley James travelled to the South American country last week to work with the Christian missi…

A musical version of Romeo & Juliet will debut at a new outdoor amphitheatre in Warwick this month.
The show, produced by Bermudian-based Devil’s Isle Shakespeare Company, is the first event to ta…

A new aquatic lift at the National Sports Centre promises to give those with mobility problems the chance to enjoy the water once again.
The lift was unveiled this afternoon at the Aquatic Centre in D…

The Government has proposed a series of measures under new competition legislation that could see businesses facing hefty fines for colluding to fix prices, share markets or rig bids.
Under the propos…

A restriction of movement has been introduced for kept birds after reports of people keeping exotic creatures, including emus.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources said that the restric…

Young leaders met for a special lunch this week to celebrate International Youth Day.
The meeting, organised by the Office of Youth Affairs, invited people aged between 16 and 35 from different backgr…

The family of two Bermudian women killed in a car crash in Florida are suing the district sheriff’s office for negligence.
Donald Francis lost his wife, Geraldine, and daughter, Lisa Jackson, in a col…

A Bermudian woman narrowly missed jail time in Britain after she dragged a police officer down a main road with her car during a traffic stop.
Candace DeSilva was given a 28-month prison sentence that…

Developers behind a plan to revitalise the Elbow Beach Hotel property have said their proposal will improve amenities while “right sizing” the tourism site.
The in-principle planning application, subm…

Campaigners have called for the Sargasso Sea to be fully protected as an ocean sanctuary as Britain has signed a global High Seas Treaty into law.
The call was also made for Bermuda to secure “a vital…

The trial of a Canadian woman accused of a plot to smuggle drugs into the island ended abruptly yesterday with Puisne Judge Juan Wolffe discharging the jury.
Sandra Marrero-Guzman, 37, had denied alle…

A Warwick man has been charged in Magistrates’ Court with theft and carrying a bladed article at a Paget store.
Jordayo Johnston, 35, was also charged with trespassing at the A1 Paget Grocery operated…

An observation tower erected near the St David’s Lighthouse could be torn down owing to its deteriorating state.
A planning application called for the demolition of the structure, which is located to …

Organisers of a back-to-school event hope to give out 200 backpacks at a Southampton playground this month.
The Mirrors Programme has partnered with the Bermuda Community Outreach Foundation to organi…